Our mission is to advance genetic research & medicine in Australia. OurDNA is a program of the Centre for Population Genomics @GarvanInstitute + @MCRI_for_kids
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Genetic research can save lives but many ancestry communities are missing, which makes it harder for doctors to give the right treatment. By joining OurDNA, you could help them develop better treatments for all 🇦🇺. ourdna.org.au
📸 Event w/Filipino Australian Srs Assoc
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Some people don’t get the right diagnosis because their genetic background isn’t included in research, a problem for many ancestry communities.
By joining OurDNA, you can help fill the gaps in genetic research so doctors can better help your community.
🔗 ourdna.org.au/join
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Want to make an impact in genetic research? OurDNA works to ensure that genetic discoveries benefit everyone & you can help! Host an event for an organisation or student group! Connect with us & share how your community can be part of this vital work. 📩ourdna.org.au/contact
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Genetic research should represent everyone—but many communities are left out. OurDNA tries to make it easier for communities not included in data in 🇦🇺 to take part in genetic research. By joining, you can help improve healthcare for future generations. ourdna.org.au
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"I’ve always loved genomics—it’s what I studied &...once you see how it impacts health, you’ll want to be part of it too. By joining OurDNA, you’re not just contributing your story, you’re helping shape the future of your community & medicine worldwide." — Danielle A. (1/2)
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At OurDNA, we aim to ensure genetic research & medicine in 🇦🇺 reflect the diversity of our communities.
By focusing on inclusivity, we want to make it easier for people from minority ethnic backgrounds to participate & contribute to genetic discoveries.
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Rare genetic illnesses can be hard to diagnose if your ancestry community isn't included in genetic research. We're here to help make sure no one gets left behind.
By joining, you can help your ancestry community understand diseases that may affect them. ourdna.org.au
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"With my background in research I've seen firsthand how gaps in representation can lead to gaps in care. At OurDNA I'm committed to ensuring our research cohort includes people from diverse backgrounds so that the future of healthcare is equitable & inclusive for everyone." (1/2)
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Thanks to @PhiltimesAU for sharing news about our launch last year. We’re proud to have the support of so many multicultural communities across Australia.
Check out page 10 of their October issue: philtimes.com.au/wp-content/…
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What is a genome?
A person’s genome is the complete set of their genetic information, containing all of their genes.
Learn more: ourdna.org.au
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🔊OurDNA pathology lab partners are open for donations again this week.
Thanks to everyone who joined the OurDNA program last year & donated blood! ourdna.org.au/join
📍 Melbourne Pathology - mps.com.au/locations/collect…
📍Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology - dhm.com.au/locations/
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Join OurDNA to make sure your ancestry group isn't left out of health research. By giving your blood sample, you could help researchers understand health issues unique to your community. ourdna.org.au
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📢 OurDNA pathology lab partners will be closed for donations for the rest of the year starting tomorrow, 13 Dec & will re-open on 13 Jan 2025.
With the year coming to an end, we thank everyone who has joined OurDNA & helped us reach some major goals. ourdna.org.au
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How could OurDNA help you & your community?
Join OurDNA to make sure your ancestry group isn't left out of health research. By giving your blood sample, you could help researchers understand health issues unique to your community.
🔗ourdna.org.au
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Rare genetic diseases are harder to diagnose when ancestry communities are left out. That’s why OurDNA wants to bridge the gap & ensure no one is left behind. By joining you can help your community understand genetic conditions & researchers find answers. ourdna.org.au
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What is a genetic variant?
A genetic variant is a change in a person’s genetic information. Some genetic variants can affect a person’s health or the way they respond to medicines or treatments.
Learn more: ourdna.org.au
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Genetic diseases can go undiagnosed, especially in multicultural communities. Every participant counts. By joining OurDNA, you’re helping medical professionals gather the insights they need for accurate diagnoses and effective treatments.
Learn more: ourdna.org.au
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Join OurDNA at the Philippine Pasko Festival in Sydney on 16 & 17 Nov! Help us make this our biggest event yet. Visit our stall to learn more & sign up to participate.
📍 Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour
🗓 16 & 17 Nov, 11 am-5 pm
🔗 facebook.com/philippinepasko…
See you there!
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"To ensure advances in healthcare can benefit everyone, we must ensure our genetic research represents the diversity of all communities. By building better tech & inclusive data, we can create more accurate risk predictions & effective therapies for all Australians."-@dgmacarthur
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Come say 'hi' to the OurDNA team at the 2024 Philippine Pasko Festival in Sydney on 16 & 17 Nov! Visit our stall to learn more & sign up to participate.
📍: Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour
🗓️: 16 & 17 Nov, 11 am - 5 pm
Details: facebook.com/philippinepasko…
See you there!
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Thanks to the Vietnamese Community of NSW & volunteers for hosting an incredible OurDNA registration event! 70+ samples were collected & demand was so high that we’ll be back for another collection day soon! ourdna.org.au
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We’re thrilled to share that Dir. of the Centre for Population Genomics @dgmacarthur was on @ABCaustralia Sydney Mornings w/@sarahvmac. He highlighted our mission to boost diversity in #geneticresearch. Catch the full interview online at abc.net.au/listen/programs/s… (1:54:00 mark)
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OurDNA isn't just about today—it's about building a better tomorrow for genetic medicine in Australia. By understanding information about DNA & genes specific to ancestry groups, we're paving the way for a healthier future for all Australians. ourdna.org.au
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We’re thrilled to announce that OurDNA will be at the Grand Philippine Fiesta Kultura this Sunday! Visit us at our stall to learn more & sign up to participate.
📍 Stall 448-449, Fairfield Showground, Prairiewood
🗓️ 6 Oct, 10a-5p
For more info visit: facebook.com/fiestakultura/
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Not all Aussies benefit equally from genetic medicine. OurDNA is on a mission to change that. By including underrepresented ancestry communities, we're making healthcare fairer and better for all.
Learn more: ourdna.org.au
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What is DNA?
DNA is like a set of instructions in all living things that tell how to grow, develop & function. It's made up of genes that determine everything from eye colour to how your body fights off illnesses. So, DNA is basically what makes you, you! ourdna.org.au
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We’re thrilled to share that OurDNA’s Luke Seesink recently appeared on Radio Tamaraw on @2glf! 📻✨ Luke discussed our exciting program and the impact we’re trying to make. Catch the full interview here: omny.fm/shows/radio-tamaraw/…
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🧬 OurDNA is here to improve healthcare for all Australians! With over 40 researchers & support from 24 major institutes across 🇦🇺.
We're committed to including underrepresented ancestry groups in groundbreaking genetic research. 🌟🔬 ourdna.org.au
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"We can apply the lessons learned from large-scale genomics at @broadinstitute of @Harvard & @MIT to positively impact healthcare in Australia." — @dgmacarthur, Director of the Centre for Population Genomics
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"We can address inequitable representation in health research databases, transform healthcare practices, and develop better technologies for improved risk prediction and therapeutics." — @dgmacarthur, Dir. of Centre for Population Genomics
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"Our dual approach of making OurDNA resources publicly available while maintaining ongoing connections with the communities we engage with keeps us accountable. We aim to ensure our co-designed program truly benefits these communities." — Chris Richards, #OurDNA Program Lead
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"Data is vital for implementing fair & equitable policies. We must build bridges btwn health research & multicultural communities. Without strong relationships w/ them, no one will participate in research. Community orgs are the backbone of this effort." — M.A. Geronimo, @iFECCA
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"Almost 5000 genes are implicated in at least one disease. 1 in 10 people have a rare disease. Inconclusive diagnosis rates are higher in non-European populations & we have to tackle the lack of diversity in health research." — @HeidiRehm Director @broadinstitute
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Thank you to Prof. Kathryn North, Director of @MCRI_for_kids, for highlighting that the foundations of #OurDNA are rooted in inclusion & the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The program believes that "everyone has the right to benefit from advancements in human health"
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🔬 OurDNA is committed to improving medical diagnosis & treatment by including underrepresented ancestry groups in #geneticresearch.
OurDNA is a research project — focused on inclusion —that studies information from blood samples donated by people. ourdna.org.au
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Exciting news! 🎉 This Sunday, 15 Sept, OurDNA is teaming up with the Vietnamese Community Centre for an info session! Swing by to meet our team and find out how you can join OurDNA.
📍 Vietnamese Community Centre, 6-8 Bibbys Place
Bonnyrigg, NSW
🕚 1-3pm
See you there! 👋
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OurDNA is a research program by the @GarvanInstitute & @MCRI_for_kids.
It's dedicated to making #geneticmedicine fair & easy to access for all Australians. Let's explore human genes & improve health together! 🧬ourdna.org.au
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Join us 15 Sept for an event w/the Vietnamese Community Centre in NSW! Learn more about #OurDNA & sign up to participate.
🗺️: Vietnamese Community Centre 6-8 Bibbys Pl
Bonnyrigg, NSW
🕑: Sunday 15 Sept, 1-3pm
Don’t miss out on a chance to be part of something big! See you soon!
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🎉Join us this weekend at Filipino Fiesta! 🇵🇭🇦🇺
#OurDNA is partnering with the Filipino Australian Community Association in Eastern Sydney! Come meet our team members & learn how to sign up for OurDNA.
🗺️: Alison Park, Randwick NSW
🕑: Sun 8 Sept, 11am - 4pm
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The goal of #OurDNA is to close a big gap in #geneticresearch: many large 🇦🇺 ancestral groups are not currently included.
OurDNA is collecting genetic info to help find illnesses faster, develop new treatments & make #healthcare better for all Aussies. ourdna.org.au
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Fun fact: DNA is like the instructions inside all living things that say how to grow, develop & function. It's made of genes, which are like individual directions & determine the colour of your eyes & how your body fights off illnesses. So, DNA is basically what makes you, you!
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OurDNA is a program centred on inclusivity to help #geneticresearch in 🇦🇺.
We believe this research should represent everyone but right now, many Aussie ancestry groups are left out. Our goal is to make it easier for those groups to take part. ourdna.org.au
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📢 Join us this weekend from 2-5pm on 25 Aug at Liverpool Catholic Club in Prestons, NSW.
Thanks to the National Alliance of Respectable & Responsible Associations (NARRA) for letting us join them at their mtg! Come to learn about OurDNA & sign up!
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🧬Introducing OurDNA! Our mission is to bring ancestry groups together to advance genetic research and medicine in Australia. Let's make genetic discoveries that benefit everyone! ourdna.org.au
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